IIT Roorkee to launch Advanced Packaging Research Laboratory to assist science students

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is all set to launch a project for development of Advanced Packaging Research Laboratory alongside skill development programme at the Department of Paper Technology under the aegis of Satia Industries Limited in Saharanpur campus.

This particular programme aims to assist science graduates coming from remote and rural areas to analyse the vicinity of industries "Students will be prepared as testers in paper effluent testing. This skill development training will help students get absorbed in the paper and pulp industries. Food loss and waste prevention strategies is among the sustainable development goals to effectively prevent and or reduce wastage,” claimed the institute in a statement.

The director of IIT Roorkee Ajit K Chaturvedi further added “IITRDF will enable the Institute’s pursuit of excellence by serving as a liaison between the Institute and donors. Our partnership with Satia Industries Limited (SIL) is the first plant in this direction…It is heartening to know that the first partner of IITRDF is already taking benefits of Carbon Credits as per the global aspirations of Corporate Social Responsibility.’’

Chirag Satia the executive director of Satia Industries Limited even highlighted “With growing potential of agro-industries to absorb young workforce, this initiative will prove fruitful for the region. Satia Industries Ltd. is looking forward to work in close co-operation with IITRDF to pave out new potential collaboration opportunities to further strengthen our Partnership.’’